Theatre

Toledo Rep Presents Sweet Charity

Athena Cocoves

The classic 1966 musical Sweet Charity— written by Neil Simon and originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse— is currently on the Toledo Repertoire Theatre stage.

“Mamma Mia”: ABBA Musical Coming to Croswell Opera House

Jeff McGinnis

Mamma Mia, the 1999 musical, featuring the music of Swedish pop group ABBA, has been a phenomenon, with productions all over the world and a hit 2008 film adaptation, which has a sequel, “Here We Go Again,” coming out later this summer.

An interview with “Glinda” from Wicked

Courtney Probert

The untold story of the witches of Oz has captured the hearts of audiences with Broadway performances telling the tale of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch of the North, before the classic, “Wizard of Oz.”

Croswell Opera House’s 2018 Schedule: From Abba to Oz

TCP Staff

Adrian’s historic Croswell Opera House is one of our region’s treasures. Here’s a look at what’s coming up on the theater’s 2018 schedule.

Adult Acting Class—”Auditions!”—At The Toledo Rep

TCP Staff

This intensive four weeks focuses on monologues, sides, and cold reads, teaching tips and techniques to make you stand out during auditions.

How Sweet It Is: Classic ‘Sweet Charity’ at The Rep

Jeff McGinnis

One of the most enduring—and endearing—characters in musical history, her sweet disposition and eternal optimism has resonated with audiences for over 50 years. And soon, Charity will return to a Glass City stage.

The Stranahan Theater Gets ‘Wicked’ For A While

TCP Staff

See 'Wicked' at the Stranahan Theater during its local run.

The Village Players Give Cyrano A Spin

TCP Staff

See award-winning playwright Barry Kornhauser’s clever new take on a play full of wit, intrigue, and, of course, panache, during the Village Player’s two-weekend run.

Croswell Opera House Kicks Off 2018 Season

TCP Staff

The music of Leonard Bernstein will take center stage at the Croswell Opera House when the theater opens its 2018 Broadway Season with West Side Story in Concert.

#IMOMSOHARD Duo Comes to Toledo

Athena Cocoves

Since 2016, comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have made sure motherhood is more than just a punchline with their popular web series #IMOMSOHARD.

Perrysburg Musical Theatre’s “Hands on a Hardboy”

Athena Cocoves

Sometimes real life is stranger than fiction, so it’s no surprise fiction often takes a cue from the lives we lead. Such is the case in Perrysburg Musical Theatre’s production, Hands on a Hardbody.

Jennifer Holliday: From Broadway to Advocacy

Athena Cocoves

In 1981, a 21-year-old from Texan, Jennifer Holliday, took on the role of Effie White in the premiere of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls.

Jennifer Holliday comes to Toledo for SWEETDREAMS Gala May 12

Athena Cocoves

Broadway star, Tony and Grammy Awards winner, and volunteer advocate for the National Mental Health Association, Jennifer Holliday will come to Toledo for the SWEETDREAMS Gala, held to benefit the Ann Wayson Locher Memorial Fund for HIV Care (The University of Toledo Foundation Fund #2600-344)

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